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Carlson SurveyGNSS data post-processing software is now enhanced by Precise Point Positioning (PPP) as an add-on module, allowing users to post-process their data using a single receiver. The module adds precise GNSS station positioning capabilities for a single GNSS receiver operating autonomously. It is useful for obtaining sub-metre to centimetre level absolute positioning accuracies. Highest […]

Remote sensing company Planet announced on 9 November 2017 that it achieved its founding mission, Mission 1: to image the entire Earth’s landmass every day. The company started six years ago in a garage in Cupertino with seven staff members. Today, Planet employs nearly 500 people in offices around the world, have launched over 300 […]

The DuoSoft Field app which is locally developed by Protsurv Geo Centre turns a user’s mobile phone or tablet into a production tool that is always at their fingertips. From basic levelling features to advance road setting out using conventional automatic levels, digital levels, total station or GNSS – survey work can be done quickly […]

YellowScan and Geotrim have concluded a distribution agreement for Finland. Geotrim is the Finnish Distributor of Trimble Geomatics solutions with long time experience in imaging and UAV technologies. The agreement broadens YellowScan´s coverage in the Scandinavian regions. UAVs in combination with lidar technologies are now recognised as an effective and reliable solutions for aerial 3D […]

Phase One Industrial, a manufacturer and provider of medium format aerial and industrial digital photography equipment is partnering with Drone Nerds, specialists in the supply of high-end UAVs for a variety of commercial, private, and recreational needs. The partnership will see high-definition, 100 MP medium format aerial cameras fully integrated with UAV offerings from the […]

Afgen has recently announced its field-to-finish drone survey package, a complete solution which includes a DJI Phantom 4 Pro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Agisoft Pro and Global Mapper software, as well as training on both the UAV and software. The DJI Phantom UAV is a reliable platform with a flight time of up to 30 […]

The newly named MV Kobi Ruegg has joined Fugro’s vessel fleet and is set to begin its first project in the Egyptian sector of the Mediterranean Sea. Working on behalf of Saipem, the company will deploy its large diameter piston core system to collect soil samples in the Zohr gas field; geophysical surveys for Pico […]

Afgen announced that it now stocks the new Bramor ppX GNSS PPK (post processing kinematic) unmanned aerial system (UAS). The craft is suited for surveying and remote sensing applications that need a fast, high precision set of results down to sub-centimetre GSD level, even in the absence of a grid of ground control points. The […]

Fluke, represented locally by Comtest, has launched its new rugged Fluke laser levels. Designed and tested to survive a 1 m drop, the three-point laser level delivers accuracy to 6 mm at 30 meters, and the continuous line lasers levels are accurate to 3 mm at 10 m. The fast settling, self-levelling gimbal gives users […]

Nikon announced the release of its latest range of mechanical total stations at InterGeo 2017 – the Nikon XF and XS series. The X series total stations are packed with new features that make survey work easier, faster and more efficient. By combining Nikon optics, the latest autofocus technology and an 800 m range reflectorless […]